After a historic first round win against rank number 14 Clara Tauson, Eala’s run in the US OPEN officially ended in the second round loss to Cristina Bucsa of Spain on Wednesday, August 27 (Thursday, August 28 PHT), at Court 7 of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.

Alex Eala bowed to Cristina in two sets 6-4, 6-3. Meanwhile, Alex is reportedly set to take home a prize money of $154,000 or approximately P8.8M.
Alex Eala, world No. 75, is already listed in the main draw of the Sao Paulo Open in Brazil slated Sept. 8 to 14.